In a short period of time, the Lockheed 12A Electra Junior has become one of my favorite aircraft to photograph. The elegant lines with a subtle yet distinctive touch of "art deco" renders it irresistible in my eyes. I believe "eye candy" is the current phrase that sums up my feelings about this aircraft...it just seems "right".

The second image of the "Reaching High" exhibition is a Ford Tri-Motor, photographed last September at the Reno Air Races. If you are not aware of the history of the Ford Tri-Motor (FTM), I'd urge you to listen to this interview with Jody Brausch, the President of the Tri-Motor Heritage Foundation. Apparently the FTM had a long and colorful history in the northern Ohio area, and the Foundation is currently restoring a Tri-Motor to flying condition.

Jody is very passionate about the restoration project, and about preserving the history of this wonderful machine...Enjoy!

Recently we had the opportunity to appear as a guest on the simpleflight.net internet radio program, hosted by Al Waterloo and Marc Epner. The archive version of the show is available below, in case you missed it. I come in at about the 28 minute mark, and the interview lasts for almost an hour. Enjoy!